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    [Defense] Current Affairs compilation 2012-13: missiles, joint exercises,operations, organizations

    1. Intro

    2. Defense exercises

    3. Missiles, weapons and vehicles

    Agni

    Aircraft destroyer

    Cruise

    Navy / Submarine

    Anti-TankTanks and artillery

    Rifles/ uniforms

    Indian Radars and Sonars

    Aircrafts

    Helicopters

    UAV/Drones

    Submarines

    Navy Ship

    Coastguard ships

    Coast guard vsNavy

    4. Navy: New bases

    5. Blue water navy

    6. Defense PSUs

    7. FDi limit

    8. Exhibitions

    9. Paramilitary forces?

    10. Important organizations

    11. Mock questions

    Intro

    Agni, Prithvi, Trishulwhenever youre preparing for UPSC, State PSC,

    IBPS, SSC or LIC youve to prepare these things over and over again. Sometimes

    it feels as if Indian Government tests these missiles not only to annoy China and

    Pakistan but also to annoy the competitive exam aspirants. Anyways, earlier I

    gave the compilation for persons in news 2012-13.click me if you havent read it

    already. Now here a new article dealing with defense related current affairs

    (2012-13) and basic stuff.

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    If you feel any important term is missing, do mention it in the comments below.

    Defense exercises

    Kinda one of themost important topics for CSAT paper I. Its not that UPSC asks

    defense exercises every year but just because it was asked once or twice then it

    becomes important forever, especially when it has a catchy name hahaha.

    Name Country force

    BoldKurukshetra

    India, Singapore in UP Army (Tanks)

    CormorantStrike Iii

    India, Srilanka, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh

    and Maldives. (held in Sri Lanka)All 3

    GarudShakti

    India, Indonesia Army

    Indiaex-2012

    India, US Navy

    Indra India, Russia, bi annual Navy

    Iron Fist Only India. In Rajasthan Air Force

    Jimex India, Japan Navy

    Konkan India, UK Navy

    Malabar India, US Navy

    Milan India and 14 other countries: Australia,Bangladesh etc. Navy

    Passex India, Japan Navy

    Pralay India only, in North East Airforce+Army

    Red Flag India, US in Nevada Airforce

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    Shakti India, France in Uttarakhand Army

    Shatrujeet India, US in California Army (Infantry)

    Shoor Veer Only India, Rajasthan border Army

    Simbex India, Singapore Navy

    TropexTROPEX=Theatre Level Operational

    Readiness Exercise.India onlyNavy

    Vajra Prahar India, US in UttarakhandArmy (Special

    Forces)

    Varuna India, France Navy

    YudhAbhyas India, US in Rajasthan Army (Tanks)

    ^this is one of the uses of pib.nic.in

    Missiles, weapons and vehicles

    Agni

    Surface to surface missile by DRDO.Range increases as version increases.

    Agni-

    5

    >5000kms.

    It is Indias first Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

    India is the 7thcountry to have ICBM. Other 6 are= US, Russia, China,

    UK, France and Israel.

    North Korea is also developing an ICBM named Taepodong-2.

    Agni-

    44000kms

    Agni-

    33000kms

    Agni-

    22000kms. Pakistans HATF-5 (Ghauri) has range of about 1300 kms.

    Agni-

    1

    700kms (some books/magazines say 800 but India 2013 Yearbook says 700

    so I keep it 700).

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    Prithivi

    Surface to surface. Short range (150-350)

    Range increases as number increases: Prithvi I=150, II=250 and III=350kms

    Its naval version is known as Dhanush. Dhanush can be launched from Navy ships.

    Aircraft destroyer

    Akash

    Surface to air (SAM)

    It can destroy many targets at once, using Rajendra radar system.

    Its range is higher than trishul.

    Astra Air to air missile to destroy enemy aircrafts.

    Trishul

    Surface to air (SAM)

    Destroy low level flying objects. E.g. from a ship against low flying

    attacking enemy missiles.

    Cruise

    Brahmos

    290 km range.

    Only Supersonic cruise missile in the world. (speed close

    to 3 Mach)

    Named after two rivers: Brahmaputra of India and the

    Moskva of Russia.

    can be used against ship and land targets.

    Can be installed on ships, submarines & aircraft and ground

    vehicles

    Can receive navigation signals from both GPS (USA) and

    GLONASS(Russia).

    Nirbhay

    sub-sonic cruise missileNirbhay is Indias equivalent of Tomahawk, a long-range,

    sub-sonic cruise missile, developed by the U.S.

    developed by Defence Research and Development

    Organisation (DRDO)

    will travel at a sub-sonic speed (less than the speed of

    sound).

    Navy / Submarine

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    Dhanush

    It is the naval version of Prithvi II missile.

    Nuke capable.

    350kms

    K-15

    Sagarika

    Can be launched from submarines. Range abt 700kms.

    Will be used from nuclear powered submarines (like

    Arihant).

    Varunastra Anti-submarine torpedo

    Anti-Tank

    HELINA

    The helicopter-fired version of Nag (anti-tank missile).

    Helina =Helicopter + Nag

    LAHATLaser Homing Attack or Laser Homing Anti-Tank missile

    will be used in the upgraded Arjun battle tanks.

    NAG

    fire and forget anti-tank missile.

    can destroy enemy tanks four km away

    NAMICA=carrier of NAG missile.

    Both of them did not perform well during field trials inRajasthan.

    NAMIKA It is a vehicle to carry and launch NAG missles.

    InvarAnti-tank Missiles that can be launched from Arjun T-90 tanks.

    India will buy these from Russia

    Adrushya Anti-tank mine. By DRDO

    Tanks and artilleryArjun Main battle tank. (T90)Kanchan=name of the armour used on this tank.

    Ajeya T-72 tank

    SARVATRAMobile bridge laying system. So armys tanks and vehicles can cross

    rivers.

    DAKSH It is a robotic vehicle for disabling IED (explosives).

    PinakaMultibarrel rocket system (it looks like a truck with lot of rockets on

    its shoulder).

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    BHIM155mm artillery gun. (these type of guns are known as howitzer)

    Bofors is also a howitzer.

    BMP-2 Infantry combat vehicle. To transport soldiers in the battlefield.

    Rifles/ uniforms

    INSAS

    it is a self loading rifle (SLR)

    by DRDO.

    INSAS=Indian small arms system.

    Before INSAS, we had ISHAPORE SLR.

    Sujav Compact communication and electronic warfare suit

    Baby viper An equipment for clearing land mines. By DRDO

    Indian Radars and Sonars

    First understand the difference.

    Radar Sonar

    RAdio Detection

    and RangingSOund Navigation And Ranging

    Uses radio waves Uses sound waves

    Mostly used above

    water (air)Underwater.

    Faster responseSlower (because speed of sound is slower than radio waves and

    depends on medium through which it travels)

    1. aerial and

    naval

    navigation

    2. air defense3. checking

    weather

    patterns

    1. Locate submarines and mines in the sea

    2. underwater surveillance and communication3. mapping underwater terrains

    Now lets check the DRDO projects related to Radars and Sonars

    RADAR Sonar

    Revati (3d radar for navy) HUMSA (shipborne)

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    Rohini (3d radar for airforce) MIHIR (airborne)

    Indra Panchendriya, USUSH (Submarine)

    Rajendra Tadpole

    Darpan

    3D Car 3D Central Acquisition Radar

    ^most of these are given in India Yearbook, thats why important for MCQs.

    Aircrafts

    (list is definitely not exhaustive)

    SU30-

    MKIFighter jets, India will buy them from Russia.

    Dornier-

    228Transport aircraft

    Saras Transport aircraft

    LCA

    NP-1

    Light combat aircraft, Naval prototype 1.Indias first indigenous naval

    fighter jet (that can be used from aircraft carrier ships such as INS

    Vikramaditya).

    It has STOBAR capability. STOBAR= Ski Takeoff but arrested recovery.

    Tejas

    Light combat aircraft. (LCA)Kaveri=name of Tejass engine. It is Indias

    first indigenous gas turbine engine.

    It single seat, single engine, supersonic, light-weight, all-weather, multi-role aircraft.

    Darin-IIIIt is upgraded version of Jaguar fighter. Developed by Hindustan

    Aeronautics ltd.

    AEWC

    Airborne Early warning and control system.

    it is a really huge airplane , with high tech radar system.

    It can detect enemy aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges.

    Mirage Fighter aircraft, From france

    MiG-21 Russia

    By the way, fifth generation air-craft were separately discussed in another article long

    time back. Click me

    Helicopters

    Attack helicopter, India will buy them from Russia.Can carry out

    http://mrunal.org/2012/11/diplomacy-fifth-generation-aircrafts-shenyang-j-31-meaning-implications.html
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    Mi-17 v5 operation in any weather, any terrain, day n night + disaster,

    Search-rescue operations.

    Rudra Attack helicopter.

    Dhruv, Cheetal,

    ChetakUtility helicopter= transporting very few men, material etc.

    AgustaWestland Transport helicopter. From Italy but deal is stuck due to scam.

    UAV/Drones

    NISHANT,

    Rustom-I,

    Lakshya-I

    These are UAV= Unmanned Aerial vehicles. Developed by DRDO

    NETRA

    Mini-UAV. CRPF will use it to fight naxals. BSF in counter-

    insurgency.It looks like that helicopter Mr.Lobo was building in 3-idiots

    (and then he conveniently committed suicide so that Amir Khan could

    fix it and dance on a song.)

    Harpy,Heron,

    Harop

    These UAV are bought from Israel.

    Submarines

    INS Chakra

    Nuclear submarine. We rented this from Russia.Only US, UK,

    Russia, France and China had such nuke submarines. (we are the

    sixth one)

    INS Arihant Nuclear submarine. Currently undergoing trial.

    INSSindhurakshak

    Submarine, bought from Russia

    Navy Ship

    INS SahyadriStealth frigate.Project 17= Indian navy is building stealth frigates

    under this project.

    Teg, Tarkash,

    Trikand

    These are also stealth frigates. India bought these from Russia.These

    will be used for anti-piracy operations.

    Sudarshini Indian navy ship. It is on sailing expedition to ASEAN nations.

    INS

    Vikramaditya

    Aircraft carrier ship. Originally known as Admiral Gorshkov. India

    bought this from Russia.

    Coast guard ships

    Again list not exhaustive, but following names were in news

    Samudra

    PaheredarPollution control

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    Rani

    Abbakka

    Patrolling. By the way Rani Abbakka ruled over coastal parts of

    Karnataka, had fought against Portugese in late 16thcentuary.

    Dahanu patrolling (mainly Maharashtra coast)

    Rajkamal Patrolling

    Coast guard vs Navy

    Navy Coast guard

    Admiral Director general

    Overall Maritime-security Coastal security in Territorial waters

    Anti-piracy Anti-smuggling

    Reports to Defense ministry Same

    Help fishermen in distressSearch and rescue

    Marine pollution, environment protection

    Navy: New bases

    Dweep Rakshak Indian Navys new base in Laskhweep islands.

    Baaz Indian Navys new base in Andaman Islands.

    Blue water navy

    It is a really powerful navy, can operate across the deep waters in open oceans.

    E.g US Navy.

    Indian navy also wishes to be a Blue water navy. The purchase/induction ofVikramaditya, nuclear submarines, fifth generation air crafts etc. are part of that

    strategy.

    Defense PSUs

    To run army, navy, airforce, coast guards or any other force you need weapons,

    vehicles, uniforms etc. so who provides these materials?= 1) via import from

    Russia, US, Israel, etc.+ 2) domestic production via DRDO, defense factories

    and PSUs.

    Often, we import stuff from other countries, then our PSUs will refit them to

    suit Indian terrain and requirements.

    Now lets take a look at the organizations related with domestic production

    The main boss is Dept of Defense production >Defence ministry

    Under this Department of defense production, youve two type of organizations

    Defense factoriesMake ammunition, explosives, weapons, uniforms

    etc.

    Defense undertaking (or

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    PSUs) HAL, BEL, other shipyards.

    DRDO is a separate R&D organization that directly reports to Defense ministry.

    DRDO does the research Development stuff. Once that is complete, mass

    production starts with the help of factories / PSUs.

    Tagline of DRDO = Balasya Mulam Vigyanam = the source of strength is

    science. (lolz but first you need money to finance the scientific research, sothen what is the source of strength?)

    Defense Undertaking (PSUs)

    (list not exhaustive)

    HAL

    Hindustan Aeronautics ltd.

    HAWK jet trainer

    SU-30 MKILCA

    Dornier (transport aircraft)

    Dhruv (light helicopter)

    Cheetal/Chetak (Helicopters)

    BEL

    Bharat Electronics

    Sonar, communication devices, electronic systems for tanks,

    aircrafts.

    Also develops solar cells, EVM (electronic voting machine) etc.

    ShipyardsGarden Reach, Kolkata

    Mazagon, Mumbai (and not Goa)

    MIDHANI

    MIshra-DHatu NIgam ltd.

    Provides high quality metals, alloys, materials required for air-

    craft, tank, weapons production.

    NIRDESH

    National institute for Research and Development in Defense

    Shipbuilding.

    For self-reliance in defense production related to navy.

    Near Kozhikode, Kerala

    It is not a PSU but a society.

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    Private sector

    Before 2001, private sector wasnt allowed in defense production. But now

    26% FDI is allowed in Defense sector.

    Issue: 26% is very low. It doesnt encourage foreign players transfer their

    defense technologies in India, therefore Commerce ministry wants this FDI

    limit to be increased to 74%. for more, click me to read the news article

    Exhibitions

    AERO india: air force related. 2013s show held in Bengaluru.

    Defexpo India: weapons, machines related to Land, Naval and Internal Security.

    2012s show held in New Delhi.

    Paramilitary forces?

    Different books give different definitions of what is meant by Paramilitaryforces.

    For example, some would say Paramilitary = those fall under Home ministry and

    not under Defense ministry. E.g. CRPF, BSF, ITBP etc. Others will counter it

    saying forces like IB and CBI also fall under Home ministry but by no means

    theyre paramilitary.

    In 2011, Government of India made the formal definition: Paramilitary force

    =headed by Military officer (and not an IPS officer).

    CRPF, BSF, ITPB etc are all headed by Director Generals but these director

    generals are actually IPS officers (and not military officers.) Hence going by

    that definition, we are left with only three real paramilitary forces

    1. Assam Rifles

    2. Special Frontier Force

    3. Coast Guard

    Ok then

    1. what are CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB? =these are Central Armed Police

    Forces (CAPF).2. Then what are RAW and IB = they are intelligence gathering agencies (internal

    and external)

    3. Then what are CBI and NIA= they are law enforcement agencies.

    Organizations

    Establishment Years are not important but the chronology is.

    http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/anand-sharma-wants-74-fdi-in-defence/article4539149.ece
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    1835 AssamRifles

    originally Catchar Levy.

    Also known as Sentinels of North East and Friends

    of the hill people (kinda too clichd, hence unlikely

    for MCQs).

    Falls under Home ministry (and not Defense

    ministry).

    However, its DG is an army officer, hence it is a

    true/real paramilitary force.(and the oldest one)It also protects the Indo-Myanmar border. (SSB looks

    after Nepal, Bhutan border)

    1861 RPF

    Railway protection force. Its evolution can be traced

    to Indian police Act made in 1861. Under that Act,

    part of the British police manpower was deployed for

    protection of railways.

    1920 TA

    Territorial army. Falls under Defense Ministry.

    This is like a part time job. A member can continue

    his routine job / business as a civilian and every year

    he has to render service in Territorial army for a few

    months.

    Similar force in USA = known as National Guards.

    1939 CRPF

    CRPF (originally Crown representatives police).

    Sardar Patel renamed it to Central Reserve Policeforce.

    Falls under Home ministry. This is the main fighting

    force against naxal and internal disturbances.

    1941 CBI

    Under special police establishment Act. Later turned

    into CBI. (1963)

    On TV channels, you often hear Congies giving

    argument that CBI is independent because doesnt

    fall under Home ministry so we are not controlling

    CBI.

    It is a bogus argument because CBI reports to

    Department of personnel and training, and personnel

    ministry falls under Prime Minister. Although for

    corruption cases, CBI reports to CVC.

    Similar force in USA=FBI.

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    1946 HomeGuards

    Home guards. (Army has similar force known as

    Territorial army). These are Voluntary forces (part

    time job). Work: bandobastduring election, rioting,

    traffic, disasters etc.

    Home ministry frames the policies, functions,

    training for home guards. The cost of force is shared

    between centre +states.

    1948 NCCNational cadet Corps.

    Motto: Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur anushasan.)

    1962 ITBP

    Indo Tibetan border police. Setup in the wake of

    Chinese aggression.

    It was also responsible for KASABssecurity in

    Mumbai jail. Then they asked crores of rupees and

    Maharashtra Government refused to pay.Falls under Home Ministry.

    1962 SFF

    Special Frontier Force. For carrying guerilla

    operations behind Chinese lines.

    Falls under Defense ministry.

    1963 SSB

    Originally Special service bureau, now Sashastra

    Seema Bal.It protects Nepal and Bhutan border.

    1965 BSF

    Border security force.

    During war time, BSF will do the policing work in any

    enemy territories captured by Indian Army + taking

    care of refugees and prisoner of war (PoW).

    1968 RAW

    Research and Analysis wing (RAW)Doesnt fall under Home / Defense / Foreign

    ministry. This organization directly reports to PM.

    Similar force in USA=CIA, Russia=FSB (earlier

    KGB), Israel= Mossad, China=MSS.

    RAW looks into External intelligence gathering.

    IB (Intelligence bureau) under Home ministry looks

    into Internal intelligence gathering. Before RAW was

    created (1968), this IB used to do both internal and

    external intelligence gathering.

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    1969 CISF

    Central Industrial security force. Protection of

    airports, PSUs, nuke labs and powerplants.

    CISF is a cost-reimbursement forcemeaning its

    cost is borne by the client and not the taxpayer. E.g. if

    airport is getting CISF cover, then air port has to pay

    them (so ultimately air-passengers have to pay.)Infosysis the first private company to get CISF

    protection.

    1985 SPG

    Special protection group. Setup after Indiras

    assassination. Provides security to PM, and his

    family.

    1990 RRRashtriya Rifles. Counter insurgency in Kashmir. It is

    part of Army (hence defense ministry).

    1992 RAF

    Rapid Action force

    Made from CRPF

    It was setup mainly for controlling riots. But

    nowadays also used in disaster Management, anti-

    naxal ops, UN peace keeping ops.

    Vajra= riot control vehicle of RAF.Falls under Home ministry.

    2008 COBRA

    Combat battalion for resolution action. Made from

    CRPF. To fight naxals.

    Similar force of Andhra police Is known as Grey-

    hounds.

    2009 NIANational investigation agency. After 26/11 attacks.Just like CBI, this one also reports to Personnel

    Ministry.

    Lets try to consolidate some important stuff from above table

    Defense ministry vs Home ministry

    Defense ministry Home

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    1. Army: Rashtriya Rifles,

    Territorial army

    2. Navy

    3. Airforce

    4. Coast guard

    5. For special ops:Marcos (Navy),

    Garuda (Airforce), Ghatak(Army), Special Frontier Force.

    6. NCC

    1. Internal security=CRPF, RAF,

    COBRA, Assam Rifles(NE), CISF

    (PSUs, Airports etc.)

    2. Border security=SSB (Nepal

    Bhutan), BSF (Pak, Bangla), ITBP

    (Tibet), Assam Rifles (Myanmar)

    3. Law Enforcement=CBI, NIA: but

    they dont report to home ministry.4. Intelligence=IB (internal) + RAW

    (external) but RAW falls directly

    under PM.

    5. For special operations=NSG

    Special forces across world

    For Surgical operations like airplane hijack, terrorist/hostage situation.

    NSG India

    SAS UK

    Delta Force US

    GSG-9 Germany

    GIGN France

    Shar-et-matkal Israel

    Mock questions

    1. Which of the following is not a UAV?

    a. Nishant

    b. Rustom

    c. Netra

    d. Dhruv

    2. Which of the following has highest range in kms?

    a. Prithvi

    b. Brahmos

    c. Dhanushd. Agni-V

    3. Which of the following country doesnt have ICBM missiles?

    a. India

    b. China

    c. USA

    d. South Korea.

    4. Which of the following is not a Surface to surface missile

    a. Agni

    b. Prithvi

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    c. Trishul

    d. None of above.

    5. What is the FDI limit in Defense sector in India?

    a. 0

    b. 26

    c. 49

    d. 74

    6. What is NIRDESH?a. State of the art electronic communication system for Navy

    b. An organization for making India self-reliant in defense technology

    c. Joint naval exercise between India and USA

    d. None of above

    7. Correct statement

    a. Garden Reach shipbuilders= Andhra

    b. Mazagon dock= Goa

    c. Both A and B

    d. None

    8. In terms of range, find correct order: from lower to higher?a. Agni V, Sagarika, Dhanush, Brahmos

    b. Sagarika, Dhanush, Brahmos, Agni V

    c. Brahmos, Dhanush, Sagarika, Agni V

    d. None of above.

    9. Find the odd term

    a. Helina

    b. Nirbhay

    c. Sagarika

    d. Nirdesh10. Find the odd sequence

    a. Indra, Rajendra, Mihir, Revati

    b. Mihir, Panchendriya, USUSH, Rajendra

    c. Indra, Rajendra, Rohini, Revati

    d. None of above.

    11. incorrect Match

    a. Mirage=Russia

    b. J31=Japan

    c. SU30-MKI=S.Korea

    d. All of above.12. Kaveri is an engine Developed for

    a. INS Arihant

    b. Light combat aircraft

    c. T90 Arjun tank

    d. none of above

    13. Which of the following ship can be used during oil spills?

    a. Sahyadri

    b. Arihant

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    c. Chakra

    d. Samudra Paheredar

    14. Correct Match

    a. Dweep Rakshak:Indian Navys new base in Andaman

    b. Baaz: Indian Navys new base in Maldives.

    c. Both A and B

    d. None

    15. First private sector company to get CISF cover wasa. TCS

    b. WIPRO

    c. Satyam

    d. infosys

    16. Which of the following is not a central armed police force?

    a. BSF

    b. CRPF

    c. CISF

    d. Rashtriya Rifles

    17. Which of the following is not a central paramilitary force?a. Assam Rifles

    b. Special Frontier Force

    c. Coast Guard

    d. NSG

    18. Which of the following doesnt report to home ministry

    a. RAF

    b. CRPF

    c. SSB

    d. RAW

    Main article stop here. Now just some filler material.

    Operations

    this is too cliched for the MCQs.

    Operation Why Force year

    Blossom Evacuate Indians from Libya navy 2011

    Black Tornado Kill terrorists responbile for 26/11 NSG 2008

    SukoonEvacuate Indians during Israel-Lebanon

    conflict.Navy 2006

    Madath, Sea Waves,

    Castor, Gambhir,

    Rainbow, Rahat

    Relief after 2004 tsunami Navy 2004

    Enduring Freedom

    It was US operation in Afghanistan but

    India navy escored American ships through

    straight of MalaccaNavy 2001

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    Talwar

    Kargil war

    Navy 1999

    Vijay(99) Army 1999

    Safed sagar Airforce 1999

    Cactus To prevent coup in Maldives All 3 1988

    Pawan Peace keeping in Sri Lanka Army 1987

    Meghdoot Capturing Siachen glacier Army 1984

    Triden, Python Attacking Karachi port Navy 1971

    Vijay (61)Capture of Goa, Daman and Diu and

    Anjidiv IslandsArmy 1961

    Polo Hyderabad freedom Army 1948

    Now Some more misc. GK that is not much important for MCQs.

    Field formation, in terms of no. soldiers= corps > division > brigade > battalion

    > company > platoon > section.

    In gallantry awards: Param Vir > Maharvir > Vir.

    Ashok chakra = equivalent of Param Vir charka, given for bravery in peacetime.(e.g. given to police officers who martyred during 26/11).

    Medal of Honor = American equivalent of Param Vir Chakra.

    Highest rank in Indian Army is not General but Field marshal. So far only two

    field marshals: Cariappa and Manekshaw. In American system, these two are

    five star generals and rest (e.g. V.K.Singh, Bikram Singh, ) are four star

    generals.

    India= RAW (external intelligence) , IB (internal) Similarly UK = MI5 (internal

    intelligence) and MI6 (external intelligence).

    Finally some time pass questions/ food for thought

    1. If India has CBI and US has FBI then what does UK have?

    2. Every country would need a RAW but not a CBI why?

    3. USA has FBI + US Marshalls. FBI looks after federal investigation and US

    Marshalls do the transporting of federal prisoners, serving warrants and

    securing federal courts. On that logic, While India has CBI, but why doesnt India

    have Indian marshals?

    Answers for time pass questions

    1. Nothing. Because UK is not a federal country. Although UK does have special

    police forces to fight organized crime and narcotics. But in terms of

    jurisdiction and functions, theyre not equivalent to CBI/FBI.

    2. Hint given in answer 1.

    3. because most of the federal prisoners in India are either out on bail or doing

    Aiyaashiin the jail so separate police to transport prisoners=not needed.

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